Public Affairs

Based on the weather reports, critical notices from government agencies, and strong advice of emergency officials, the Episcopal Church Center at 815 Second Ave. in New York City, NY as well as the Office of Government Relations  and Office of Federal Ministries, both in Washington, DC, will remain closed on Tuesday, October 30 because of…

The Episcopal Church Center at 815 Second Ave. in New York City, NY will be closed on Monday, October 29 because of Hurricane Sandy’s potentially devastating effects on lives and property.  “Hurricane Sandy is a huge storm that will affect the greater New York area, including New Jersey and Connecticut, with closings of public transportation…

The Disciplinary Board for Bishops has advised Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori that the majority of the 18-member panel has determined that Bishop Mark Lawrence of the Diocese of South Carolina has abandoned the Episcopal Church “by an open renunciation of the Discipline of the Church.” Following complaints of 12 adult members and two priests…

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and President of the House of Deputies the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings have released the following statement concerning the special task force for church structural reform.   “We are offering an update on the selection of the members of the special task force on structural reform.  We wish…

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori presented her opening remarks to the Executive Council at its first meeting of the triennium. The following is the text of the Presiding Bishop’s remarks:   Executive Council October 15, 2012 Opening remarks   The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop and Primate   I want to…

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has delivered the following sermon at Eucharist at the Executive Council meeting on the opening day of its four-day meeting, the first of this triennium.   The following is the Presiding Bishop’s sermon:     Teresa of Avila 15 October 2012 Executive Council   The Most Rev. Katharine…

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has written to the presidential candidates, urging President Barack Obama and the Hon. Mitt Romney “to use the debate forum to articulate strong support for a just and peaceful resolution to the Arab-Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as a clear plan for how you would work to support that…

A new musical video, featuring The United States Army Chorus is now available on the website of the Episcopal Church Office of Communication. Originating from St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square, in Washington, DC (Diocese of Washington), the event was recorded on October 3 and features popular favorites presented by this well-known and widely-respected choral group….

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has announced appointments to the House of Bishops Committees for the 2013-2015 triennium as well as the bishop appointments to the General Convention Joint Committees and Standing Commissions. Appointed by the Presiding Bishop are: Court of Review for Trial of a Bishop:  Bishops Scott Barker of Nebraska, Frank…

A casi apenas unos meses de la conmemoración del tercer aniversario del devastador terremoto el cual destruyó Haití, la Iglesia Episcopal continúa su énfasis ayudando a la diócesis más grande y de crecimiento más rápido. “Es un gran regalo y privilegio para nosotros poder trabajar con la gente de Haití”, comentó el Obispo y representante…

President of the House of Deputies The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings was elected president of the House of Deputies by her peers at the 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church in 2012, and at the 78th General Convention in 2015, she was reelected by acclimation. She is the first ordained woman to hold the…

The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church will meet October 15 – 18 at the Heldrich Conference Center in New Brunswick, NJ (Diocese of New Jersey). Media representatives wishing to attend the meeting must secure credentials. Contact Neva Rae Fox, Public Affairs Officer, at publicaffairs@episcopalchurch.org. This meeting marks the first gathering of the Executive Council…